Three-time U.S. Olympian Jim Spivey has resigned as the women's cross country coach at Vanderbilt University and will begin a full-time position with ASICS on January 6.

Spivey, who won the bronze medal in the 1500-meters at the 1987 World Championships, explains his move: "I will be working with colleges and high schools, getting ASICS product to them and making them ASICS sponsored schools. I hope my character, my 16-year relationship with ASICS, my 8 years coaching in the college ranks, and making a commitment to work with coaches, not only today, but for years to come, will make this opportunity to work with ASICS succeed. This will give me more time to spend with my wife, and our three boys of 15, 12 and 6. I hope that I am able to convey my love for the sport by helping H.S. and college teams through this program."